The farming of bones
Book • 1998
'The Farming of Bones' by Edwidge Danticat vividly depicts the horrific Parsley Massacre of 1937, when thousands of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic were murdered under the orders of dictator Rafael Trujillo.
The story is told through the eyes of Amabelle, a young Haitian woman, and explores themes of displacement, memory, and the brutal consequences of prejudice and political violence.
Amabelle's personal journey of love and loss is intertwined with the larger historical tragedy, illustrating the human cost of intolerance.
Danticat's powerful narrative captures the resilience and dignity of those who suffered, while also highlighting the enduring scars of this forgotten act of genocide.
The story is told through the eyes of Amabelle, a young Haitian woman, and explores themes of displacement, memory, and the brutal consequences of prejudice and political violence.
Amabelle's personal journey of love and loss is intertwined with the larger historical tragedy, illustrating the human cost of intolerance.
Danticat's powerful narrative captures the resilience and dignity of those who suffered, while also highlighting the enduring scars of this forgotten act of genocide.
